NCJ Number
38902
Date Published
1976
Length
27 pages
Annotation
DATED DECEMBER 1976, THIS REPORT PRESENTS A REVIEW OF THE SACO (ME) POLICE DEPARTMENT'S ORGANIZATION, OPERATIONS, ADMINISTRATION, AND MANAGEMENT INFORMATION CAPABILITIES.
Abstract
SACO HAS A SWORN POLICE STRENGTH OF 22 OFFICERS SERVING A CITY POPULATION OF 13,239. THE CITY HAS A 37.1 SQUARE MILE AREA. PRINCIPAL METHODS USED BY THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CONSULTANT INCLUDED OBSERVATION OF PRESENT PRACTICES AND INTERVIEWS WITH AGENCY PERSONNEL. IT WAS FOUND THAT PROBLEMS EXISTED IN THE AREAS OF DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION, THE RECORDS SYSTEM, INSERVICE TRAINING, AND RESOURCE DEPLOYMENT STRATEGIES. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT ARE PROVIDED FOR RECORDS MANAGEMENT, PATROL, TRAINING, PERSONNEL, AND DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION...DMC